How do I change the paint on my back glass?

mr_o98 · 07/19/2007, 04:35 PM

I currently have the back of my tank painted black, and I was wondering how do I go about removing the black paint? I have been contemplating changing the color to blue. I would use Krylon Fusion paint for that, but I am not sure what I should use to remove the old paint. Any suggestions?

laserjim · 07/19/2007, 04:50 PM

Razor blade,they sell paint scrapers just about everywhere.No easy way I know of,just good ol manual labor.

BeanAnimal · 07/19/2007, 05:04 PM

MY bet is that you will like the black much better... it adds depth to the reef. Blue makes it look artificial.

Ehgemus · 07/19/2007, 06:36 PM

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Originally posted by BeanAnimal
MY bet is that you will like the black much better... it adds depth to the reef. Blue makes it look artificial.

I agree!

AZDesertRat · 07/19/2007, 07:45 PM

Blue shows every little bit of algae and crud, with black I never clean the back glass.

mr_o98 · 07/19/2007, 07:47 PM

Thanks for the replies, I guess I'll stay with black.

07/19/2007, 04:35 PM	#1
mr_o98 Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Pen Argyl, PA Posts: 600	How do I change the paint on my back glass? I currently have the back of my tank painted black, and I was wondering how do I go about removing the black paint? I have been contemplating changing the color to blue. I would use Krylon Fusion paint for that, but I am not sure what I should use to remove the old paint. Any suggestions?

07/19/2007, 04:50 PM	#2
laserjim Another Day In Paradise Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,956	Razor blade,they sell paint scrapers just about everywhere.No easy way I know of,just good ol manual labor. __________________ Jim Current Tank Info: 430 gallon, 4 radion gen 3pro, 4 T5 bulbs, 60 inch Life Reef skimmer, Apex gold, 2 Dos dosers, ,80 gallon sump. 2 Cor pumps. 2 Ecotech MP 60 powerheads Last edited by laserjim; 07/19/2007 at 05:10 PM.

07/19/2007, 07:47 PM	#6
mr_o98 Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Pen Argyl, PA Posts: 600	Thanks for the replies, I guess I'll stay with black. __________________ Sometimes I amaze even myself. I feel like I have TWO brilliant minds. Current Tank Info: 90g fish only tank, Green Chromis, Ocellaris clown, 6 line Wrasse, Convict Tang, Foxface Lo, Decorator Goby, Lemon Drop butterfly, Flameback Angel - 30g sump, Euro Reef skimmer, 2 250w MH

07/19/2007, 05:04 PM	#3
BeanAnimal Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 20,772	MY bet is that you will like the black much better... it adds depth to the reef. Blue makes it look artificial.

07/19/2007, 07:45 PM	#5
AZDesertRat Moved On Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: NW Phoenix Posts: 16,621	Blue shows every little bit of algae and crud, with black I never clean the back glass.